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Foundation Safety and Rescue


Fundamentally this course is designed  for all paddlers irrespective of craft. The objective is to teach simple
and safe skills that can be applied appropriately. 

 

 FOUNDATION SAFETY AND RESCUE SYLLABUS
 
 FOUNDATION SAFETY AND RESCUE TRAINERS NOTES

 AS A CST PROVIDER -
 HOW DO I BECOME A FRST PROVIDER?

 I AM NOT A CST PROVIDER -
 HOW DO I BECOME A FRST PROVIDER?







Course Aims: 

The course aims to provide the student with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate
safely in a sheltered water environment and to be able to deal with common emergencies.These skills
will then form the basis of all safety and rescue training throughout the BCU Scheme.

The course has two purposes:

1. To provide the paddler with the necessary skills which will enable them to ensure the safety of themselves and others.

2. To provide the paddler with the appropriate rescue skills which can be used to help themselves and/or others in difficulty.